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Hi All - I finally got my zymatic and did a test run with the pale ale it came with. Things went ok, still learning the basics of the unit and cleanup, etc, along with getting back into brewing. I dont see a lot of information about picobrew recipes and kits and I assume theres some recipe...

Hi All - I'm starting to feel a bit broken hearted. I noticed my kegerator, chest freezer wasn't that cold, yet the little "on" light is on constantly (and i can hear the compressor, etc). It gets an ice layer around the back top few inches only, whereas it never iced up before as i keep it...

Hi All - This may sound like a basic question but for some reason i'm not finding a clear answer. I'm looking to understand what the strike temp should be for biab smaller batch (3gal). Not sure if batch size has any bearing or not. But searching around and diff calcs, ive seen it from using...

Hi all - I know its a rough area to try to grow hops, but we've finally got the land to do it and I really want to give it a shot. I'm 30 miles north of austin. My property is covered in oaks and cedars, so I was thinking "maybe" i could plant them under some tree cover and let them work their...

I'm looking to start automating some of the recipe/mash setup type of functions and wondering if theres any tools that deal in json format to make it easy to deal with downstream. For instance, I'd like to save a recipe file as json in git, then fire off a script to grab some of the important...

I was hoping someone could help me understand what is needed for the RPi to drive a 20 or 30amp SSR. I haven't been able to find a simple writeup on the topic and the info I have found is all different methods. For instance, I've seen someone on this board use a Jeera output plug option as...

I'm hoping it can handle transferring hot work from the boil kettle straight to the vittles vault as I was planning on doing this for no-chill brewing. I believe they are HDPE. Anyone do this before? If so, do you seal the lid up tight or leave it a bit loose until cool so it doesn't implode...

I was wondering if there is any downfall in fermenting in a standard stainless 5gal stock pot with its glass li? I'm doing 3gal batches, so 5gal seems fine. Do you need a tight seal or is a lid good enough as it will allow head pressure to escape if it builds up too much. I seem to remember...

Hi all, I am trying to figure out a better fermenting vessel strategy to meet a few of my newer brewing needs listed below and hoping you all may have some ideas as my searches have made me more confused than ever. 1. I'm trying to maximize the usable fermenter area in my Haier Wine Cooler...

Hi All, I am hoping to get some advice on a simple control box for controlling a 1000w bucket heater that will be used to fire up my 42qt kettle for 3gal batches. Initial goal is to use it to get my strike temps up to speed without much of my involvement of babysitting temps. Secondary goal...

I know its probably way overkill in terms of amps, but in short I am trying to whip together the makings of a very simplistic control box to drive a 3gal e-biab kettle. I have this ssr...

I know its probably a strange question, but I can't seem to find out what kind of plastic this brewcraft fermenter is made out of: http://www.store.homebrew4less.com/Brewcraft-8-Gallon-Fermenter/productinfo/BC1377-1/ I assumed it was hpde and could handle the heat, but after looking at it...

Hi All, I was hoping you all could help steer me in the right direction. About a year ago I decided to go electric and bought most of all the parts I need to recreate something similar to this brewery: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/my-official-e-biab-build-thread-269164/ To make a...

Assuming it had to be very compact and "pretty"..? The reason I ask is because I am rebuilding my cobbled together 3 vessel single tier system of keggles/coolers its in shambles as we moved. I want to go all electric. So heres why I ask: I showed my wife the video of the Speidel...

I just took posession of a shiny new 82qt bayou classics ss kettle with steamer basket with the intention of putting a 5500w element in it and making it an electric biab w/basket type of kettle. After looking at it though...it looks like the basket is a snug fit height wise and would stick up...

Hi All, I was hoping to get some opinions and thoughts around building an electric brewery to help steer me in a direction. Heres some quick background for context: I've been brewing off and on for the better part of 10 years. Lately I have been on a giant OFF cycle as we moved a year...

Hi All, I am really hoping to convert my brewery to electric. I moved this year and my brewery is in total shambles... My garage is outfitted with quite the power though. The previous owner had a metal lathe, welders and car lift plugged in. I know essentially nothing about electricity...

Hi All, I recently acquired a little wine fridge with the plans of getting the 13gal vittles vault for doing 10 gal batches and fitting it nicely in the wine fridge for fermenting. When doing some research on the vittles vaults I found out they are a pain in the neck because the gamma seal...

Hi all, I have a bit of a strange situation that I am hoping to get some advice on. We just moved and my brewery is in complete disarray... I went from a 3 car garage huge backyard to a 2 car garage very small yard...nicer neighborhood, better schools for the kids...I took one for the team on...